Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong

The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) is a conservative (officially big tent) political party in Hong Kong that was founded in 1992 by 56 Beijing loyalists from leftist backgrounds. Its founders followed the Communist Party of China, but it claimed to be "rational and pragmatic", leading to it adopting conservative views. The party sought to further cooperation between China and Hong Kong, secure progress, stability, and harmony for Hong Kong, break down social barriers and be more accountable to the public, and to nurture political talent. The DAB also supported social welfare improvements such as greater education, housing, and employee retraining funding, and it had strong grassroots support. The DAB posed as a big tent party, but it came to support the middle class and professionals. The party also supported social conservatism, espousing traditional family values and opposing same-sex marriage.